The goal of CBIO 312: Introduction to Developmental Biology (aka:  Boot Camp) is to provide hands-on experience with the model organisms studied in laboratories across our campus. With didactic lectures, laboratory observation and simple experimentation, we hope to reveal both reoccurring patterns of embryogenesis and species-specific variation in morphogenesis.  Students will acquire the basic tools needed to compare and contrast early development in amphibians, fish, birds, and mammals (maybe even some reptilian embryos too) as well as understanding the basic mechanisms of insect embryogenesis.
 
Class will run every Tuesday and Thursday from June 2 through August 6, 2009.  All lectures and labs will be held in 3264 MRBIII from 10-11:30 am unless otherwise noted. 

NOTE:  Because this is a hands-on course and embryos do not understand class schedules, there will be times when you will be asked to attend the laboratory at odd hours (i.e. not 10-11:30, Tu/Th).  

Since reading is such an integral part of a scientist's life each student will be provided with their own copy of Scott F. Gilbert's 7th edition Developmental Biology.   This book will be used throughout Boot Camp and will make a great addition to the student's personal library .  

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